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CEGL000685 Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi Scrub Woodland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Emory Oak / Bullgrass Scrub Woodland
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This community typically occurs in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas on sideslopes in bouldery areas or with hoodoo outcrops. The rocks provide additional moisture to the community, as well as providing fire protection. The canopy is dominated by Quercus emoryi, and other typical canopy species include Prunus serotina var. virens. Shrubs include Prunus serotina var. virens, Celtis laevigata var. reticulata, Quercus grisea, Baccharis neglecta, Croton sp., and Brickellia spp. Muhlenbergia emersleyi dominates the herb layer, with Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium also present.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: No Data Available
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: The canopy is dominated by Quercus emoryi, and other typical canopy species include Prunus serotina var. virens. Shrubs include Prunus serotina var. virens, Celtis laevigata var. reticulata, Quercus grisea, Baccharis neglecta, Croton sp., and Brickellia spp. Muhlenbergia emersleyi dominates the herb layer, with Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium (= Schizachyrium scoparium ssp. neomexicanum) also present.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This community typically occurs on sideslopes in bouldery areas or with hoodoo outcrops. The rocks provide additional moisture to the community, as well as providing fire protection.
Geographic Range: This community occurs in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: AZ, NM, TX
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G4
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 Forest & Woodland Class | C01 | 1 |
| Subclass | 1.B Temperate & Boreal Forest & Woodland Subclass | S15 | 1.B |
| Formation | 1.B.1 Warm Temperate Forest & Woodland Formation | F018 | 1.B.1 |
| Division | 1.B.1.Nd Madrean-Balconian Forest & Woodland Division | D060 | 1.B.1.Nd |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.1.Nd.1 Alligator Juniper - Mexican Pinyon - Arizona White Oak Madrean Lowland Evergreen Woodland Macrogroup | M010 | 1.B.1.Nd.1 |
| Group | 1.B.1.Nd.1.a Arizona White Oak - Emory Oak - Mexican Blue Oak Woodland Group | G201 | 1.B.1.Nd.1.a |
| Alliance | A3101 Arizona White Oak - Emory Oak - Gray Oak Scrub Woodland Alliance | A3101 | 1.B.1.Nd.1.a |
| Association | CEGL000685 Emory Oak / Bullgrass Scrub Woodland | CEGL000685 | 1.B.1.Nd.1.a |
Concept Lineage: merged
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi PA (Muldavin et al. 1998a)
= Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi PA (Bourgeron et al. 1995a)
= Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi PA (Bourgeron et al. 1993b)
< IB3e. Emory Oak Woodland (Allard 1990)
= Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi PA (Bourgeron et al. 1995a)
= Quercus emoryi / Muhlenbergia emersleyi PA (Bourgeron et al. 1993b)
< IB3e. Emory Oak Woodland (Allard 1990)
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